Article January 3, 1942 ISSUE

Among the Churches

Current Notes

Boston, Massachusetts.— The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Sunday morning service at 10.45, Sunday evening service at 7.30 (evening service omitted during July and August), Sunday school at 10.45 a.m., and Wednesday evening meeting at 7.30 are held in the Church edifice at Norway, Falmouth, and St. Paul Streets. This edifice is open to visitors on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m until 5 p.m.

Reading Rooms: Berkeley Building, 420 Boylston Street, open week days from 9 a.m until 9 p.m., except on Wednesday, when it closes at 6.30, open Sunday from 1.30 p.m until 6.30 p.m., and on holidays from 10 a.m until 9 p.m.

At 333 Washington Street, opposite Milk Street, also an entrance at 24 Province Street, open week days, except holidays, from 8 a.m until 5.30 p.m.

At 60 Norway Street, corner of Massachusetts Avenue, near Church edifice, open week days from 8 a.m until 9 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m until 7 p.m and from 8.30 until 9.30 p.m., open Sunday from 12 a.m. until 7 p.m., and holidays from 10 a.m until 9 p.m.

At 1316 Beacon Street (Coolidge Corner), Brookline, open week days from 9 a.m until 9 p.m., except on Wednesday, when it closes at 6.30 p.m., open Sunday from 1.30 p.m until 6.30 p.m., and holidays from 10 a.m until 9 p.m.

Broken Bow, Nebraska (Society).—Christian Science Society, Broken Bow, held dedicatory services of its new church building on Sunday, June 29, 1941. Two services were held, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

In 1910, Christian Science Society, Broken Bow, was organized and the lot upon which the present building stands was purchased. A carpenter's shop standing on the lot was repaired, and used for services until 1918, when it was sold and moved off to make way for a contemplated church building. Services were continued in a room in the City Hall. Later, when this room was needed for other purposes, meetings were held in an upstairs room in the old Amsberry Building.

In 1920, a contract was let to build a basement on the church lot. This basement has been used for services since that time.

At intervals the society did much discussing of the subject of continuing its building program, but not until 1938 were plans drafted. By a gift from the Selina C. Cornish bequest and aid from the Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy, and many willing sacrifices on the part of each member, the building program has been brought to its completion.—Custer County Chief.

Baker, Montana (Society).— Members of Christian Science Society, Baker, assembled on Sunday morning, June 29, 1941, for a deeply significant event. It was the dedication of their church. The church was completed last December, but the dedication was delayed because of the rule of the denomination to defer dedication until the church is debt-free.

In October, 1938, a rural church building near Plevna was procured by the society and moved here. The building was renovated and fittingly arranged for its purpose.

In her dedicatory remarks, the First Reader gave a brief outline of the society's history. The first service was held in the fall of 1919 in a private home. Wednesday evening meetings were held at the homes of the members. Membership increased, and, beginning April 2, 1920, the Hubbard Hall was used for Sunday services. On December 29, 1925, the group was recognized as a branch society by The Christian Science Board of Directors. On February 15, 1933, the society became incorporated and received its charter from the state of Montana. In October, 1934, a small concrete structure was secured for services, and continued to be so used until 1938, when the present church became available, the first service being held in it on December 18, 1938.

The church has had three lectures, delivered by members of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship, which brought about a better understanding of Christian Science.—Fallon County Times.

Brainerd, Minnesota (First Church).—To formally dedicate its church building, two services were held by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Brainerd, on Sunday, June 29, 1941.

The society was formally organized in December, 1907. The first public lecture on Christian Science in Brainerd was delivered in December, 1909. A period of growth and increased interest resulted in the opening of a Reading Room on September 1, 1916.

In July, 1929. the society was incorporated as First Church of Christ, Scientist, Brainerd. In November of that year preparations were started for the building of a church edifice, and in May. 1930, construction work was launched. The building was completed in September, and the opening service held on October 1, 1930.

Through the loving gratitude of members, and the assistance of the Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy, the indebtedness of the church was completely discharged in May, 1941. It is the custom of Christian Science churches to dedicate their edifices only when they are entirely free of debt.

Brainerd Daily Dispatch

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